News · 18 May 2020
A major new specialist cancer hospital is set to open in Liverpool on 27th June to play a vital role in the second phase of the NHS response to coronavirus (COVID-19) by providing dedicated capacity for cancer care.
Covid-19 · 15 May 2020
Liverpool has joined other local authorities in Merseyside to call for members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to stay home as much as possible, in light of national changes to the UK’s Coronavirus response. The move comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced an easing of the UK lockdown, due to the
Education · 15 May 2020
Schools in Liverpool will only be open to the pupils of key workers and vulnerable children from the start of June. Director of Children and Young People’s Services, Steve Reddy, is today writing to parents via schools to tell them that the council does not expect schools to reopen to any other year groups at
Video · 14 May 2020
We asked you to submit questions for Mayor Anderson – you submitted questions on a variety of different topics ranging from schools, cycling routes and transport.
Health · 14 May 2020
People in Liverpool are being advised to follow new government guidance in relation to wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. New advice published this week by the government recommends the public consider wearing face coverings in shops, on Merseyrail trains and on buses to help reduce the
Education · 13 May 2020
Mayor Joe Anderson is “minded to resist” plans to reopen primary schools to some year groups due to safety concerns from parents and teaching unions. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last Sunday that the government was looking at a phased return from 1 June, with reception, year one and year six pupils going back first,
News · 13 May 2020
Everton in the Community is pleased to confirm that it has successfully been awarded planning permission from Liverpool City Council for its proposed mental health facility, The People’s Place. The purpose-built facility will be built on the strip of land next to The People’s Hub on Spellow Lane and will provide tailored support to promote
News · 13 May 2020
The latest Mersey Waves podcast gives you the inside story from those on the frontline, fighting Covid-19. We hear from two nurses who have been caring for coronavirus patients as the pandemic reached Liverpool and the dark, difficult days that followed. We hear first-hand testimony what it’s like to juggle lifesaving treatment, parenting, home schooling,
News · 13 May 2020
The funeral of Liverpool City Council worker Carol Challoner, who sadly passed away after contracting COVID-19, takes place this morning. Carol worked for Liverpool City Council for 17 years and was a valued, respected and much-loved member of staff. Although she worked for the Leaving Care Team in Children and Young People’s Services, colleagues from
News · 13 May 2020
A vast network of temporary cycle lanes are to be introduced in Liverpool to help kick-start the city’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
News · 12 May 2020
Kier Property in partnership with CTP has announced that it has received planning consent for its hotel reserved matters application at Pall Mall, Liverpool.
News · 12 May 2020
The Mersey Ferries will return to the river as weekday commuter services resume from this Thursday, 14 May. The announcement comes as more people are expected to travel and return to work this week following the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding a limited easing of lockdown restrictions. The Mersey Ferries were temporarily suspended during lockdown due
News · 11 May 2020
Liverpool’s public green spaces will soon be getting a much-needed trim as the city’s grass-cutting programme springs back into action this week.
News · 10 May 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged the nation to: “Stay alert, control the virus, save lives,” in his public address on Sunday 10 May.
Video · 9 May 2020
Councillor Sharon Connor urges residents to not use fire pits or burn green waste in their gardens during the coronavirus outbreak.
Video · 9 May 2020
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson reflects on his 10 years as leader of Liverpool City Council.
News · 8 May 2020
A leading Liverpool academic has called for the city to be confident, optimistic and realistic as it looks ahead to life after lockdown. Professor Michael Parkinson, Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Civic Engagement at the University of Liverpool, was speaking on Liverpool City Council’s Mersey Waves podcast, talking about how Covid-19 will change the city
Blog · 7 May 2020
Matt Ashton is the Director of Public Health for Liverpool City Council. Matt lives in the city and takes up the role at a time of unprecedented challenge. Matt was previously the Director of Public Health at the neighbouring Merseyside borough of Sefton Council. Liverpool was the first council in the country to appoint a
News · 6 May 2020
Liverpool City Council is calling on residents to think of their neighbours and avoid lighting fires in their gardens during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News · 6 May 2020
On 6 May 2010, Joe Anderson became leader of Liverpool City Council. Here, the Mayor reflects on 10 years in charge… It feels a world away, while we deal with the impact of the Coronavirus, but it is worth looking back on how the decisions we made over the last ten years will prepare us
